What is the cheapest way to get from Alton to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Alton to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alton to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Alton to Mount Rushmore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 41m and costs $230 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Alton and Mount Rushmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Mount Rushmore. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Rapid City via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 12m.

How far is it from Alton to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Alton and Mount Rushmore is 809 miles. The road distance is 979.6 miles.

How do I travel from Alton to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from Alton to Mount Rushmore without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 23h 12m and costs $290 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Alton to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Alton to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton to Mount Rushmore bus from?

Alton to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Alton to Mount Rushmore bus arrive?

Alton to Mount Rushmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alton to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Mount Rushmore is 980 miles. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Alton to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 311+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Alton to Mount Rushmore - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Mount Rushmore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane STL - RAP
2. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
5h 41m
$235–754
Drive 973.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alton to Mount Rushmorecar 973.9 mi
15h 28m
$178–257
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
23h 12m
$298–443
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
24h 44m
$335–552
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus
3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus
26h 7m
$301–455
Train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
26h 53m
$417–725

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 804 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alton to Mount Rushmore via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City in around 23h 12m.

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